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General Motors introduced the Ave- in 2003 as a Chevrolet. Competing as a sub-compact in the US against the Scion XA, the Toyota Yaris, and t- a lesser degree the Nissan Versa, the Ave- is manufactured by GM Daewo- and based on the Daewo- Kalos. In markets including the United States and Canada and 2004 in North America, the Ave- replaced the slow-selling Daewo- Lanos (Daewoo's North American lineup lasted only from 1999 t- 2002).

The Ave- is als- a de fact- late successor t- the Chevrolet Metr- subcompact sold only in North America, which had been discontinued in 2000 without a similar replacement. The correct pronunciation of "Aveo" is not clear as some reviewers give it as uh-VAY-oh and others as AH-vay-oh. The Chevrolet web site and literature offer n- guidance.

As one of the lowest priced cars offered in the US, the Ave- has offered trim levels from very basic t- a level of trim heretofore unusual in the very small car market -- offering features such as a glass moonroof, optional ABS, and keyless entry.

The car is based on a GM Daewo- platform called T200, which is a replacement for the T100 platform used in Daewo- Lanos. There are n- other vehicles using that platform, s- the vehicle itself is als- referred t- as T200.

In North America, 5-door hatchback and 4-door sedan models are sold. The new 2007 Ave- sedan debuted in January 2006 at the Greater Los Angeles Aut- Show. Sales began in North America in August 2006. The car is als- sold as Pontiac Wave (4-door and 5-door) and Suzuki Swift+ (5-door) in Canada. As of the 2007 model year, the Ave- hatchback was renamed Aveo5 in the USA, conforming with the naming scheme used by GM Canada (where the T200 hatchback has always been called Aveo5). The Ave- is als- sold in Latin American countries such as Ecuador (3-door hatchback), Venezuela (3-door 5-door and 4-door), Colombia (3-door, 5-door and 4-door) and Chile (all body styles).
Contents

* 1 Other markets
* 2 Engines
* 3 Assembly plants
* 4 External links

Other markets

The second-generation Ave- sedan was sold in Western Europe in 2006 and replaced the Chevrolet Kalos sedan. In Eastern Europe, the T200 was sold as Chevrolet Ave- from the beginning. The T250 (second generation) replaced the T200 (first generation) sedan in 2006, retaining the same name.

The T200 is sold as Chevrolet Ave- in Indonesia and Philippines (5-door only), and South Africa and China (5-door and 4-door). The T250 sedan is sold as Chevrolet Lova in China. The T250 was launched in India in 2006 as Chevrolet Ave- along with the slogan "The Indian Revolution", referencing Chevrolet's American catchphrase "The American Revolution". The T200 hatchback was launched in India in December 2006 featuring a 1.2 liter petrol engine. The T200 hatchback is called the Ave- U-VA in India.

A 1.4LT sedan version is sold in the Philippines, whose specs seem t- be a combination of those of the LS and LT. This version already comes with fog lamps, a different AM/FM radi- with CD player, 14-inch alloy rims and a 14-inch blackwall for the spare, and theft-deterrent system. It has n- side airbags, only comes in the charcoal cloth interior, n- sunglass holder, only 4 speakers, n- aux audi- input jack, and its headrests d- not tilt.

The 4-door Ave- is sold in Ireland with a Chevrolet badge, while the 5-door model is branded as Daewo- Kalos.

Most Kalos/Aveos are assembled in the Bupyong plant in South Korea. In Ukraine, Russia and Venezuela, local versions of the Ave- are assembled from CKD. For the Chinese market, Aveos and Lovas are manufactured by Shanghai GM Dongyue.

At least tw- branches of Chevrolet dealers claim that the 1.4LT Ave- sedan sold in the Philippines is assembled in Thailand, while one branch claims the engine is of Australian origin, though these claims are not validated. The label on the headlights clearly states that, at least those parts, are made in Korea.